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 Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:10 am |
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Location: Australia
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Hi all,
I'm looking for the GTi 180 experts for this one!
I was part of an unfortunate accident where a young driver didn't stop and ran up my rear end 
A new tailgate and rear bumper have been ordered.
The repairer said they will be using the existing rear glass, rear wiper and interior tailgate panel pieces to fit into the newly ordered part.
The exhaust was also pushed down from the impact but the muffler looks ok. I wasn't able to see properly, not until it's on a hoist.
Here are my concerns since this is my first ever body repair on a pug:
1. Do I need to look after for anything in particular with the newly installed rear bumper and tailgate?
2. Are there holes for where all the rear badges go?
3. Are the rear badges transferable? Or should I get brand new ones? (If they are still available)
4a. If the exhaust pipe is bent, should it be replaced with a genuine Peugeot/OEM part?
4b. If it is replaced with a generic part would it make a different sound?
Much appreciate any advice, info and recommendations 
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:50 am |
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Joined: Jan 14, 2014
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Unfortunately I can't help you with much of this (although someone else will).. But in regards to the badges they are transerfable. They are simply stuck on.
Best way to get them off I found personally would be to get some warm water to activate the glue keeping them on, and get some dental floss and run it down behind the badges in a sawing like motion. Apply some more warm water every now and again and take your time, especially with the Peugeot badge, very prone to breaking especially the 'T'
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:22 am |
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If this is insurance repair or a reputable repairer then they will deal with all the badge transfers etc. Modern repair techniques and the finish that is achieved by the professional repairers is truly unbelievable.
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:20 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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The standard of repair by some professionals is shocking.
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:25 am |
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| The standard of repair by some professionals is shocking. |
Insurance approved places can be the worse, they basically just don't care as they have a long list of car's waiting supplied by the insurance company to get on with.
The best repair places are the ones that are not connected to any insurance company, used to have a great place near me until the bloke retired & shut up shop, there was always at least a 6 week waiting list to get in.
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:08 pm |
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Anybody watch that panorama programme a while ago. All sorts of dodgy things happening. Body shops when replacing doors wouldn't fit new side impact bars on cars where they separate from the door because the owner would never know the difference....until it was too late.
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:48 am |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
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Thanks so much for your replies guys.
Really appreciate your feedback.
It seems the rear cross member panel where the chassis number is stamped needs to be replaced.
I feel like a part of the car has gone and now lost it's originality.
Plus my re-sale value on the car has more than likely decreased also.
Is anyone else familiar with this panel or had it repaired before?
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:57 am |
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The panel is still available new from Peugeot.
Cant the damaged panel be straightened out?
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:10 pm |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
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A new panel has been ordered with Peugeot.
My concern is the VIN/chassis number no longer being stamped into the panel.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:34 am |
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Friendly bump
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:10 am |
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Joined: Jan 22, 2013
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Friendly bump
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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:05 am |
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Keep bumping the thread all you like, over here in the UK any 206 with a bump that required the rear panel replacing would have been simply written off as there worth sod & not worth repairing.
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